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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Productivity of Dairy Animals
As per Integrated Sample Survey average annual productivity of cattle in India during 2019-20 is 1777 kg per animal per year as against the world average of 2699 kg per animal per year during 2019 . Average productivity of cattle has increased by 27.95% between 2013-14 and 2019-20 which is highest increase in productivity in the World. In order to complement and supplement the efforts made by the States and Union Territories Government of India has been implementing following schemes to enhance milk production and productivity of bovines:
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission.
- National Dairy Plan-I .
- Breed Improvement Institutes comprising of 7 Central Cattle Breeding Farms and 4 Central Herd Registration Units.
In addition, Government is also implementing National Animal Disease Control Programme for control and eradication of Foot and Mouth Disease and Brucellosis in the country and Feed and Fodder Development under National Livestock Mission to enhance availability of feed and fodder in the country.
As per Integrated Sample Survey the average annual productivity of milk yield of cattle in Uttar Pradesh during the last three years is given in the following table:
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2017-18
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2018-19
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2019-20
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Average productivity of cattle in kg
per animal per year
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1428.08
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1449.81
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1462.76
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has been implementing National Livestock Mission and assistance is made available under the scheme to the States and Union territories for livestock insurance under the component of Risk Management and Insurance. The scheme covers indigenous / crossbred milch animals, pack animals , and other Livestock . Scheme is optional not mandatory and implemented with following funding pattern:  Central share 25%, State share 25% and Beneficiary share 50% for Above Poverty Line , and Central share 40%, State share 30%, and Beneficiary share 30% for Below Poverty Line  / SC / ST in Normal Areas;  Central share 35%, State share 25% and Beneficiary share 40% for APL, and Central share 50%, State share 30%, and Beneficiary share 20% for Below Poverty Line  / SC / ST in North Eastern Region  / Hill areas / Left Wing Extremism  affected areas and  Central share 45%, State share 25% and Beneficiary share 30% for APL, and Central share 60%, State share 30%, and Beneficiary share 10% for BPL / SC / ST in Difficult Areas.
Information on number of cows being transported is not collected by Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. However, as per Livestock Census, 2020 total Milch cattle population has increased by 10.44% from 67.54 million in 2012 to 74.59 million in 2019. This is due to the programmes initiated by Government of India such as Rashtriya Gokul Mission for development and conservation of bovine population including cattle population in the country.This information given by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN.
Ministry of Communications
Extension of last date to receive comments/counter comments on TRAI’s supplementary consultation paper on ‘Data communication services between aircraft and ground stations for services provided by organisations other than Airports Authority of India’
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India  released a supplementary consultation paper on ‘Data communication services between aircraft and ground stations for services provided by organisations other than Airports Authority of India’ on 03.08.2023. The last date for receiving written comments from stakeholders on the issues raised in the consultation paper was fixed as 17.08.2023 and for counter comments by 24.08.2023.
Keeping in view the request of an industry association for extension of time for submission of comments, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of written comments and counter comments on the aforementioned supplementary consultation paper up to 24.08.2023 and 31.08.2023 respectively.
The comments/counter comments may be sent to Shri Akhilesh Kumar Trivedi, Advisor , TRAI, preferably in electronic form at advmn@trai.gov.in. For any clarification/ information, Shri Akhilesh Kumar Trivedi, Advisor , TRAI may be contacted at Telephone Number +91-11-23210481.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Cabinet approves continuation and revision of “Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students for studying in India”
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for continuation and revision of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of “Post Matric Scholarship for Other Backward Classes Students for studying in India”  for the years 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20.
Details:
The revision in the PMS-OBC scheme to ensure effective implementation and better monitoring of the schemes includes:
- Annual parental income will be increased from Rs. One Lakh to Rs. 1.5 lakh.
- 30% of the funds allocated earmarked for girl students and 5% for students with disabilities.
- Disbursement of scholarships through Aadhaar seeded bank accounts.
- Since the Scheme is funds-limited, central assistance shall be released according to the Notional Allocation. The concept of Committed Liability shall not apply to States/UTs for releases.
The estimated cost of the Scheme will be Rs.3,085 crore.
Impact:
The revised Scheme:
- Will cover larger numbers of eligible and deserving poor OBC students who will be able to pursue higher studies and
- Will ensure effective implementation, achieve de-duplication and enhanced monitoring.
Background:
“Post Matric Scholarship for Other Backward Classes Students for studying in India”  a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has been in operation since 1998-99. It enables approximately 40 lakh OBC students to pursue higher study after class X per year.
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Ministry of Defence
FRENCH NAVY SHIP FS CHEVALIER PAUL - DEPARTS ON COMPLETION OF ENGAGEMENTS WITH INDIAN NAVY
FS Chevalier Paul departed Kochi harbour on 30 Nov 21 after completing a twelve day long extensive engagement with the Indian Navy. As part of the interaction the ship undertook Port Calls at two Indian ports Mumbai and Kochi and undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Indian Naval Ship Kolkata in the Arabian Sea from 22 to 23 Nov 21. The exercise also involved participation of a Maritime Patrol Aircraft and MiG 29K Fighter aircraft from the Indian side.
The exercise was aimed at enhancing interoperability, improving understanding and exchanging best practices between the two navies. Advanced coordinated ASW exercises, surface and anti-air exercises including weapon firings, seamanship exercises, naval manoeuvres and Cross Deck Flying Operations were undertaken during the exercise.
Navies of the two countries undertake Bilateral as well as Multilateral Maritime engagements on a regular basis. This year alone the two navies have undertaken five Maritime engagements including major exercises such as VARUNA – 21 and multilateral exercise La Perouse.
The recent interactions highlight the synergy, coordination and inter-operability between the two friendly navies. These interactions further underscore the shared values as partner navies, in ensuring freedom of seas and commitment to an open, inclusive Indo-Pacific and a rules-based international order.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
PM to address Post-Budget Webinar on ‘Unleashing the Potential - Ease of Living using Technology’ tomorrow
Webinar to discuss the Budget announcements related to DigiLocker Entity, National Data Governance, Address update facility, Fintech services, CoE on AI and Mission Karmayogi, E-Courts, 5G, Ease of Doing Business, Simplification of KYC, Common Business Identifier, Unified Filing Process, Vivad se Vishwas I & II and Lab Grown Diamonds
Stakeholders and experts from State Governments, Industry, Start-ups, Academia and Civil Societies to deliberate and carve out milestones and implementation plan
Four Parallel Breakout Sessions on the sub-themes viz. Ease of Living using technology for access, Ease of accessing justice, Ease of Doing Business using technology, especially for small businesses and Ease of Living using 5G use-cases and labs
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will address the Post-Budget Webinar on the theme ‘Unleashing the Potential: Ease of living using Technology’ tomorrow at 10 AM via video conferencing.
The webinar will be led by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and co-led by Department of Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade . It will involve discussions on the budget announcements pertaining to theme and the specifics catering to MeitY, DPIIT, Department of Justice, Department of Telecommunications, Department of Expenditure and Department of Commerce.
Several eminent personalities namely Ms. Debjani Ghosh, NASSCOM, Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque, Dr. Pawan Goenka, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd., and Shri Akash Ambani, Reliance Jio Infocom Ltd will grace the webinar and share their insights in the plenary opening session after the context setting by Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary MeitY.
The stakeholders and experts from State Governments, Industry, Start-ups, Academia and Civil Societies will deliberate and carve out milestones and implementation plan pertaining to budget announcements viz. DigiLocker Entity, National Data Governance, Address update facility, Fintech services, CoE on AI, Mission Karmayogi, E-Courts, 5G, Ease of Doing Business, Simplification of KYC, Common Business Identifier, Unified Filing Process, Vivad se Vishwas I & II, and Lab Grown Diamonds. As a part of the webinar, four parallel breakout sessions viz. Session 1: Ease of Living using technology for access , Session 2: Ease of accessing justice , Session 3: Ease of Doing Business using technology, especially for small businesses  and Session 4: Ease of Living using 5G use-cases and labs  will be organized.
The plenary closing session will have summarisation by the moderators of aforesaid breakout sessions and conclusory remarks may be made by Union Ministers.
One can join the Webinar and follow the proceedings by registering on: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqduuoqTojEtWEyaYhUVAXPBCy872vKSWi
Prime Minister's Office
PM speaks to Karnataka CM regarding flood situation in parts of the state
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri H D Kumaraswamy regarding the flood situation in parts of the state.
“Spoke to Karnataka CM Shri H D Kumaraswamy Ji regarding the flood situation in parts of the state. Extended all possible support in the rescue and relief operations. I pray for the safety and well-being of those in the flood affected areas”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Prevention of Fire Accidents in Buses
This Ministry vide G.S.R. 367 dated 13th April, 2018 and G.S.R.246  dated 29th March, 2019 has mandated that the fully built buses  manufactured on and after 1st April 2019, by Original Equipment Manufacturers shall be in accordance with AIS:153, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 . Such buses approved shall also comply with the requirements of Fire Detection, Alarm and Suppression system as per AIS:135 and AIS:153.
Further, this Ministry vide G.S.R. 645 dated the 21st September, 2021 has notified that the type III buses of category M3 and school buses shall also comply with fire Alarm and protection system in occupant compartment as per AIS-135. The said regulation has been published to seek comments from the concerned stakeholders.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Modi reviews public health response to Covid-19
PM reviews state-wise and district wise covid situation
PM directs help & guidance to the states about leading indicators to ramp up healthcare infrastructure
PM reviews availability of medicines
PM reviews India’s vaccine drive
Need to sensitise states that the speed of vaccination doesn’t come down: PM
PM Modi today undertook a comprehensive review of the Covid-19 related situation in the country. He was given a detailed picture on the Covid outbreak in various states and districts. He was informed about the 12 states which have more than 1 lakh active cases. PM was also apprised about the districts with high disease burden.
PM was briefed about the ramping up of healthcare infrastructure by the states. PM directed that states should be given help & guidance about leading indicators to ramp up healthcare infrastructure.
The need to ensure quick & holistic containment measures were also discussed. PM noted that an advisory was sent to the states to identify districts of concern where Case positivity is 10% or more & Bed occupancy is more than 60% on either oxygen supported or ICU beds.
PM also reviewed the availability of medicines. He was briefed about the rapid augmenting of production of medicines including Remdesivir.
PM reviewed the progress on vaccination & the roadmap for scaling up production on vaccines in the next few months. He was informed that around 17.7 crore vaccines have been supplied to the states. PM also reviewed the state wise trends on vaccine wastage. PM was briefed that around 31% of eligible population over the age of 45 has been given atleast one dose. PM spoke about the need to sensitise states that the speed of vaccination doesn’t come down. Citizens should be facilitated for vaccination despite lockdowns and healthcare workers involved in vaccination must not be diverted for other duties.
Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Piyush Goyal, Mansukh Mandaviya other ministers and top officials were present in the meeting.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways to continue to give Shramik Special Trains to States as demanded
Chairman, Railway Board has reiterated that as many trains as required will be provided within 24 hours
So far 4347 Shramik special trains have been run, transporting around 60 lakh people
Indian Railways is committed to continue providing comfortable and safe movement of migrants through Shramik Special Trains as required by States .
So far, more than 4347 Shramik Special services have been operated by Indian Railways to transport approximately 60 lakh persons to their destination states. Shramik trains are being run since 1st May 2020.
Indian Railways has informed the State governments that it shall continue to provide Shramik Special Train within 24 hours after the demand is received from the States. Railway Ministry has requested State Governments to indicate their requirements about Shramik Special Trains and see that projected demand for movement of residual persons by rail mode is well chalked out and determined.
Chairman Railway Board wrote letters to the States on 29th May and 3rd June on the subject and emphasised that “Indian Railways will provide the desired number of Shramik Special trains immediately within 24 hours of the request”. Today also a letter has been sent to Chief Secretaries of the States emphasizing the same.
Indian Railways has also assured that it will provide additional Shramik Special trains for any requirement given in future also. It will also meet any additional demand that may arise over and above the projections given, at a short notice.
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in its order dated 28th May 2020, has also issued directions for return of willing migrant workers to their native places. Indian Railways is taking all necessary steps for further compliance of the order.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Proposal to implement New Family Planning Policy
The Government has been implementing the Family Planning programme in line with the policy framework of population stabilization as envisaged in the National Population Policy , by creating a robust service delivery and demand side mechanism to address the unmet needs for family planning.
The programme received a further boost through holistic and comprehensive planning with the advent of the National Health Mission  in 2005.
The National Health Policy  2017 also provides policy guidance and sets out indicative, quantitative goals and objectives for population stabilization.
Moreover, the Government has also launched Mission Parivar Vikas in 146 high fertility districts of seven high focus states  to focus on improving access to contraceptives through promotional schemes, awareness generation activities, capacity building and intensive monitoring.
As a result of the Government’s initiatives for controlling the Population;
- The TFR of the country has declined from 2.9 in 2005 to 2.2 in 2018 
- 28 out of 36 States/UTs have already achieved the replacement level fertility of 2.1 or less
- The Crude Birth Rate  has declined from 23.8 in 2005 to 20.0 in 2018 
- The Decadal growth rate has declined from 21.54% in 1990-2000 to 17.64% during 2001-11
- India’s Wanted Fertility Rate has declined from 1.9 in NFHS III to 1.8 in NFHS IV.
The Minister of State , Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Special Service and Features
RGNIYD organized 1st National Conference on Youth and Wellbeing
The Department of Sociology, RGNIYD organized its 1st National Conference on Youth and Wellbeing during 28-29 March 2023 . The aim of the Conference was to deliberate on the concerns, issues, challenges, and opportunities concerning Youth and Wellbeing covering various sub-themes related to youth such as, Youth and Health; Youth and Education; Youth, Crime and Delinquency; Youth, Decent Jobs and Entrepreneurship; Youth Culture and Social Identity; Youth Wellbeing: Indian Perspective.
The Conference was inaugurated by Prof. Sibnath Deb, Director, RGNIYD who also released the eBook of Abstracts. Prof. Sanghamita Sheel Acharya, Chairperson, Centre for Social Medicine and Community Health, School of Social Sciences JNU, New Delhi delivered the presidential address.
Around thirty research papers/ articles were presented by academicians, researchers, practitioners and students from various research institutions, universities and colleges in the Conference. The Conference concluded with the valedictory address by Dr. M. Thamilarasan, Professor and Head, Department of Sociology, University of Madras. Nearly 100 academicians, research scholars, practitioners and students participated and presented research papers/articles
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh visits special vaccination camp organized by DoPT at North Block
Says, India is the fastest country in the world in terms of administering vaccine doses.
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today visited the exclusive Vaccination Camp specially organized by Department of Personnel & Training  at North Block for its employees, officials and their family members above 18 years of age.
While making an appeal to all the eligible family members to get the jab at the earliest, the Minister said, the exclusive camp has been set up for the convenience of the DoPT officials, so that they feel encouraged to get inoculated at the earliest without wasting time. He said, the camp here will also provide an added convenience for those of the employees who are regularly coming to North Block to attend their offices in DoPT and will feel at home to have this facility provided in the familiar environs. He lauded the role of DoPT for its contribution in this noble mission.
Dr Jitendra Singh further informed that other Ministries/Departments of Government of India have also been advised to set up similar vaccination camps in their premises for the convenience of their employees and their families. He expressed satisfaction over the enthusiasm and compliance with which employees and their families are availing the facility and thus contributing to one of the fastest vaccination drives in India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Minister noted that more than 26 crore have got vaccinated in India till date. This, he said, not only makes it the world's fastest vaccination drive but also makes it distinct because of the smooth manner in which it has proceeded despite the heterogeneous character of the country and a huge population of 135 crore.
Lauding the vision and pre-emptive decisions taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr Jitendra Singh said, India has performed better in managing the pandemic compared to many other smaller countries of Europe with much lesser population. He said, various preventive measures were taken to contain the second wave of the pandemic and Vaccination is the mainstay of this strategy. He said the concept of “vaccination at workplace” has emerged as a successful model and urged the States/UTs to emulate the same.
Earlier, on the 4th of this month, Dr Jitendra Singh monitored the special camp organized by the Department of Pensioners and Pensioners’ Welfare at Lok Nayak Bhawan. He once again renewed his appeal for speedy vaccination of all the eligible central government employees of the age of 18 years and above.
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Ministry of Heavy Industries
Government putting emphasis on increasing CPSE’s turnover, efficiency and profitability: Shri Prakash Javadekar
Applauding the critical role played by Central Public Sector Enterprises during the ongoing pandemic, the Minister for Heavy industries and Public Enterprises, Shri Prakash Javadekar said, “PSUs are pride of nation and Modi Government is putting emphasis on increasing efficiency, turnover and profitability of these units.”
The Minister along with the Minister of State, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal today launched a compendium titled -Building Self-Reliance, Self-Resurgent and Resilient India. The compendium is about PSEs contribution during the pandemic. 
Shri Javadekar lauded the work done by PSE’s during COVID-19 pandemic. “Electricity supply during COVID pandemic was 99 percent, nearly 24,000 LPG distributors, 71,000 retail outlets, 6,500 SKO dealers were open round the clock to serve people,”, said Shri Javadekar.
Praising the CPSE’s for maintaining nearly 100 percent goods movement and goods production the Minister said, “Around 71 crores LPG cylinders were supplied to the people, OMCs have given 21 crore free refills to consumers for a period of 3 months from April to June with financial assistance of Rs. 13000 Crore”. He further added that nearly 33 million MT was transported and the CPSE’s also gave medical assistance by providing nearly 11,000 beds in 201 hospitals spread across major cities & remote locations of the country”
Shri Javadekar further said that as the country unlocks and marches towards “AatmaNirbhar Bharat” the role of PSE’s gains even more importanceand expressed happiness that CPSE’s have got back to more than 90% production capacity.
“Today there are total number of 249 operating CPSEs with turnover of more than Rs.25 lakh crores with annual net profit of approximately Rs. 1.75 lakh crores; they pay around 3.62 lakh cr. in the form of dividend, interest, taxes and GST and also the Corporate Social Responsibility expenditure by them is approximately Rs. 3500 crores annually.”, informed the Minister.